Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Anshuman Hooda Barred From Bowling After Two No-Balls
Anshuman Hooda was one of the best bowlers in the Delhi Premier League.
He was playing for South Delhi Superstarz in the final.
During the match, he bowled two deliveries that were too high and were called no-balls.
Because of this, he was not allowed to bowl again.
Even so, he took one wicket before being stopped.
South Delhi’s bowlers held Central Delhi Kings to 182 runs.
South Delhi then scored 183 runs in 18.2 overs.
They won the final by seven wickets and became champions.
South Delhi Superstarz pacer Anshuman Hooda was stopped from bowling in the DPL 2026 final after two above-waist-height no-balls.
Hooda entered the final as the tournament’s leading wicket-taker and Purple Cap holder.
Despite the restriction, he took one wicket against Central Delhi Kings.
South Delhi Superstarz restricted Central Delhi Kings to 182/8 in the title match.
South Delhi chased 183 in 18.2 overs to win the DPL 2026 trophy by seven wickets.
- Who
- Anshuman Hooda, South Delhi Superstarz, and Central Delhi Kings.
- What
- Hooda was barred from bowling after delivering two above-waist-height no-balls during the DPL 2026 final.
- When
- During the Delhi Premier League 2026 final.
- Where
- In the Delhi Premier League; the articles do not specify the match venue.
- Why
- The two deliveries were above-waist-height no-balls, after which Hooda could not continue bowling.
- Tournament
- Delhi Premier League 2026
- Match
- South Delhi Superstarz vs Central Delhi Kings
- Hooda’s tournament status
- Leading wicket-taker and Purple Cap holder entering the final
- Hooda’s final figures mentioned
- One wicket before being barred from bowling
- Central Delhi Kings score
- 182/8
- South Delhi Superstarz result
- Chased 183 in 18.2 overs
- Victory margin
- Seven wickets